Find out about the life of the Puritans. Education was important, as well as church attendance. Read about the forms of punishment, and the ways Puritans had fun.

This section on the life and times of Shakespeare addresses the stories behind his 'histories'.

Good overview of the life and thought of Cotton Mather. Summarizes his major contributions and lists some of his most important writings.

This site is an online resource focused on the Plymouth Colony. The site hosts research starters concerning the life and times of the Plymouth colony.

A review of the events in the life of Anne Hutchinson, a brave, early American settler. Learn how Anne Hutchinson felt about religion and the way people should worship God. (In Spanish)

This resource presents a brief overview of the life, works, and poetic style of Edward Taylor.